How much does a trip to Istanbul cost
A week in Istanbul runs roughly $105–$441 per person, including the flight from Moscow.
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Prices on the ground
Food per day$12 – $60
Transit per day$3
Taxibase $0.55 + $0.4/km
Coffee$3
Tourists pay the maximum transit fare — there are no transfer discounts for them. For taxis use BiTaksi: the price is shown upfront and the driver can't pad the route. A simple rule: if a menu is in five languages, locals don't eat there — walk 2–3 streets away for better and cheaper food.
On-the-ground prices updated: 2026-06-24
Total budget range
| Backpacker | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Food | $84 | $210 | $420 |
| Transit | $21 | $21 | $21 |
| Activities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Stay | — | — | — |
| Total per person | $105 | $231 | $441 |
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FAQ
- How much money to bring to Istanbul for a week?
- A week in Istanbul costs roughly $105–$441 per person, including the round-trip flight from Moscow.
- Is food and transit expensive in Istanbul?
- Food runs $12–$60 a day and city transit about $3. Tourists pay the maximum transit fare — there are no transfer discounts for them. For taxis use BiTaksi: the price is shown upfront and the driver can't pad the route. A simple rule: if a menu is in five languages, locals don't eat there — walk 2–3 streets away for better and cheaper food.